Helping Young People in the UK & Ireland Find Hope & Purpose
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OUR MISSION:
Life to the full.
We believe in young people and share the hope-filled message of jesus with them.
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Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Rayburn began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
2 million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower-blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over 2 million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organisation with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
1999
YOUNG LIFE IS INVITED TO BEGIN IN THE UK & IRELAND
As Young Life's model of youth work continued growing healthily around the world, a group of adults from the UK and Ireland invited Young Life to begin working with young people in their communities.
307+
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS IN THE UK & IRELAND
Young Life International has 50+ staff and 250+ local volunteer leaders and committee members who enable the work with young people in local areas in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.
4,448+
YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED ACROSS THE UK & IRELAND
In the UK & Ireland, 4,448+ young people are involved in a Young Life International activity on a weekly basis.
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.